Electricity at Home in Pakistan: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

The presence of electricity at home in Pakistan represents a profound shift in daily life, enabling activities such as reading after sunset and preserving food. In the 2020s, electricity at home in Pakistan stands at 75 % — ranking #117 of 157 countries. This access to electricity has a significant impact on the domestic sphere, transforming the way lives are lived and experienced.

The historical transformation of electricity access in Pakistan has been a gradual process, with significant acceleration following the mid-century mark. In 1900 it was 0.18 %. The pace of electrification gained momentum, with notable increases in the 1960s and subsequent decades. Current projections suggest a continued upward trend, with access to electricity expected to reach 100 % by the 2090s.

As you consider the implications of this data, it becomes clear that being born in the 2020s, with 75 % access to electricity, creates a vastly different environment than for someone born in 1900. The contrast in daily realities is stark, with modern life offering unparalleled opportunities for connectivity and development. To explore how your own life fits into the broader trends and patterns, compute your own parallel lives on MYRIAD.